Halle Saint Pierre Showcases Art Brut from Belgian Disability Art Center La "S" Grand Atelier
The Halle Saint Pierre in Paris is hosting "Art brut ressourcé," an exhibition focused on La "S" Grand Atelier, a Belgian center for artists with mental disabilities, from September 11, 2026, to July 31, 2027. The exhibition features approximately forty participants, aged between 19 and 81, primarily from Belgium, including painters, sculptors, textile artists, and musicians. Curated by Anne-Françoise Rouche, Michel Thévoz, and Martine Lusardy, it highlights the creations of both members and artist-facilitators, such as photographer Nicolas Clément. Notable works include Joseph Lambert's ballpoint loops and Laura Delvaux's stuffed animals. Additionally, Joy Sorman's "La Vie brute" (Flammarion) draws inspiration from member Irène Gérard, emphasizing collaboration and equality among artists and facilitators.
Key facts
- Exhibition "Art brut ressourcé" at Halle Saint Pierre, Paris, from September 11, 2026, to July 31, 2027.
- Features around forty artists from La "S" Grand Atelier, a Belgian center for artists with mental disabilities, aged 19 to 81.
- Curated by Anne-Françoise Rouche, Michel Thévoz, and Martine Lusardy.
- Title references Michel Thévoz's essay "Art brut ressourcé" (éd. Fremok, 2025).
- Includes works by artist-facilitators such as Nicolas Clément and Barbara Massart.
- Joy Sorman's book "La Vie brute" (Flammarion) is inspired by La "S" member Irène Gérard.
- Irène Gérard's painting "L'Amérique" (2019) is on the exhibition poster.
- Exhibition spans two floors and includes a ceramic banquet and works by Joseph Lambert, Laura Delvaux, Régis Guyaux, Léon Louis, Rémy Pierlot, Richard Bawin, and Alexandre Heck.
Entities
Artists
- Irène Gérard
- Michel Thévoz
- Jean Dubuffet
- Joy Sorman
- Anne-Françoise Rouche
- Martine Lusardy
- Joseph Lambert
- Nicolas Clément
- Barbara Massart
- Laura Delvaux
- Régis Guyaux
- Léon Louis
- Rémy Pierlot
- Aubrey Beardsley
- Richard Bawin
- Alexandre Heck
- Laurent S. Gérard
- Èlg
- Marie Détrée
Institutions
- Halle Saint Pierre
- La "S" Grand Atelier
- Fremok
- Flammarion
- Beaux Arts Magazine
- LAM – Lille Métropole
- Halle Saint-Pierre
Locations
- Paris
- France
- Belgium
- Ardenne
- 2 Rue Ronsard
- 75018 Paris
- Vielsalm